The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 per cent increase in fares across all Bus Reform Initiative (BRI) schemes, including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and standard routes, citing operational costs.
the Head of Corporate Communication of the Lagos Metropolitan Transport Authority, Kolawole Ojelabi,said the revised fare structure will come into effect on Monday, March 2, 2026.
He stated that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu granted the approval after receiving appeals from regulated public transport operators, who highlighted the mounting challenges threatening the long-term viability of their operations in Nigeria’s current economic climate.
The statement added that, in a bid to maintain and improve service standards, operators were also investing in the procurement of new, cleaner, and more fuel-efficient buses to enhance passenger comfort and promote environmental sustainability.
The government reassured commuters of its commitment to balancing affordability with the need to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient public transportation across the state.
